Japanese shogi player
Akira Nishio (西尾 明, Nishio Akira, born September 30, 1979) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan. He is currently serving as an executive director of the Japan Shogi Association.
Nishio introduces shogi theory in the English language through his blog Shogi Openings and his occasional posts on Facebook.[1]
Early life
Nishio was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture on September 30, 1979.[2] He finished runner up in the Elementary School Student Meijin Tournament [ja] in 1988 as a third-grade elementary school student, and made the semi-finals of the same tournament two years later.[3]
In September 1990, Nishio entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school at the rank of 6-kyū under the guidance of shogi professional Teruichi Aono. He was promoted to the rank of 1-dan in 1995, and obtained full professional status and the rank of 4-dan in April 2003 after finishing runner up in the 32nd 3-dan League with a record of 11 wins and 7 losses.[3][4]
Shogi professional
Promotion history
Nishio's promotion history is as follows:[5]
- 6-kyū: September 1990
- 1-dan: 1995
- 4-dan: April 1, 2003
- 5-dan: September 18, 2007
- 6-dan: April 21, 2011
- 7-dan: February 13, 2019
JSA director
Nishio was elected to the Japan Shogi Association's board of directors for a two-year term as an executive director in June 2019.[6] He was re-elected to additional two-year terms in June 2021[7] and June 2023.[8]
Bibliography
References
- ^ "Akira Nishio". Facebook. 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Nishio Akira" 棋士データベース: 西尾明 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Akira Nishio] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- ^ a b Geneki Purō Kishi DētaBukku 2016 [Ge] Ta-Wa Gyō 現役プロ棋士データブック2016 [下] た-わ行 [2016 Active Shogi Professional Databook [Last volume] Letter "Ta" to letter "Wa"] (in Japanese). MyNabi Publishing/Japan Shogi Association. 2015. p. 22. ASIN B019SSNKVA. Retrieved February 15, 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Dai Sanjūrokkai Shōreikai Sandan Rīgusen Nisenninen Jūgatsu kara Nisensannen Sangatsu" 第32回奨励会三段リーグ戦 2002年10月~2003年3月 [32nd apprentice school 3-dan league: October 2002 to March 2003] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. 2003. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- ^ "Kishi Dētabēsu: Nishio Akira Shōdan Rireki" 棋士データベース: 西尾明 昇段履歴 [Professional Shogi Player Database: Akira Nishio Promotion History] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- ^ "Nihon Shōgi Renmei Shinyakuin no Oshirase" 日本将棋連盟新役員のお知らせ [New JSA officers announced] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- ^ "Dai Nanajūnikai Tsūjō Sōkai Gohōkoku" 第72回通常総会ご報告 [Report on 72nd General Meeting] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. June 4, 2021. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Nihon Shōgi Renmei Shiyakuin no Oshirase" 日本将棋連盟新役員のお知らせ [Announcement of New Japan Shogi Association Board Members] (in Japanese). Japan Shogi Association. June 9, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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